News Blurbs
Black Cultural Center Updates
Sep. 29, 2017—Join the Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni (AVBA) and the Black Cultural Center for Homecoming 2017 The AVBA and BCC will again sponsor a number of exciting Homecoming events from October 6-8. As a part of Reunion Weekend, we are proud to present the Inaugural Legacy Pioneer Lecture on Friday, October 6th at 2:30 PM...
Center for Student Wellbeing Updates
Sep. 29, 2017—[IM] PERFECTION PROJECT Speak-Out Join us on Tuesday, October 3rd for the first [IM]Perfection Project Speak-Out event of the school year. We invite undergraduate and graduate students to come listen to peers share their stories about topics related to perfectionism, fear of failure, and mental health at Vanderbilt. The event will be held in Kissam...
Departmental Announcements
Sep. 1, 2017—Departmental Announcements Black Cultural Center The start of a new tradition can be an exciting experience. Without a doubt, this was the case this past Move-In Day when over 300 first-year students and their families joined numerous student organizations and DOS entities in welcoming the Class of 2021. The class was greeted at Buttrick Hall...
Anchor Dash Volunteers Needed
Aug. 31, 2017—Sign up to volunteer for Anchor Dash 2017 on Saturday, September 9th from 12:15 to 3:00pm! This year the first-year students will be leading out the Vanderbilt Commodores Football team for their first home game of the season against Alabama A&M on Saturday, September 9th. Each volunteer will receive lunch, a unique staff t-shirt, and...
Looking Up Dores in the Dark
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Observing Baily’s Beads
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Anticipating Totality
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Gathering on Alumni Lawn
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Eclipse Glasses
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Welcome New DOS Staff Member DeAnte’ Smith
Aug. 18, 2017—DeAnte’ Smith, Director Student Organizations DeAnte’ Smith is a native of Jackson, Ms. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Communications, a Master’s degree in Counseling Student Personnel, and 8 years’ of experience working in higher education. Prior to working at Vanderbilt, he served as the Director of Greek Life at Southeast Missouri...
Welcome New DOS Staff Member Molly Moreau
Aug. 18, 2017—Molly Moreau, Program Coordinator Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Please welcome Molly Moreau, the new Program Coordinator at the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. Molly is a Double ‘Dore: she graduated from Vanderbilt with a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Health and Society and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies in 2016 and with a Master’s degree in Medicine, Health and...
Transition Programs: Upcoming Programs
Aug. 2, 2017—First Generation Student Welcome Reception The Office of Transition Programs in collaboration with the Commons would like you to join us in welcoming our First Generation Students and their families to Vanderbilt during Parents and Family Weekend. When: Sunday, September 17, 2017 Where: Wyatt Rotunda Time: TBD More information will be released at a later...
August OACS Update
Aug. 2, 2017— OACS Summer Programming In July, OACS has been busy with numerous summer programs. The service-learning program in Morocco has come to a close. This program focused on human rights, immigration, women’s rights and education. Students participated in lectures on Moroccan history and culture as well as participated in Dirijan language courses with the Center...
Project Safe receives a Prevention Excellence Award
Aug. 2, 2017—Vanderbilt was one of five recipients of the Campus Prevention Network’s 2017 Prevention Excellence Award for outstanding achievements in sexual assault prevention. The Campus Prevention Network, founded by EVERFI, is a nationwide initiative of over 1,700 institutions dedicated to creating safer, healthier campus communities, according to the network website. Member institutions pledge to adopt the highest...
DOS Staff Present 17/18 Plans at Poster Fair
Aug. 2, 2017—Thank you to each and every one of you for the outstanding work that went into the DOS Poster Fair on July 27. The level of strategic planning that went into each of your departmental plans was incredible! Feel free to visit the photo album in Anchor Link to view pictures from the event. A...
Krystal Clark: FACES of Nashville
Aug. 2, 2017— Krystal Clark was featured by Style Blueprint as a FACE of Nashville! You can read the article here! Congratulations Krystal.
Welcome New DOS staff!
Aug. 2, 2017—The following new staff members have recently joined the Dean of Students division. Welcome to Vanderbilt! Dominique Ennis Director of Students Centers Dominique came to Vanderbilt University Student Centers in July 2017 from Tulane University where she was the Associate Director of Facilities for the Department of Campus Recreation. Historically working in collegiate recreation, she...
Welcome New GAs!
Aug. 2, 2017—Welcome to the following new Graduate Assistants joining Dean of Students for the coming academic year! Gordan Maples Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life Gordan is from Huntsville, AL and completed his undergraduate degree at Tulane University. He is a student in the Higher Education Administration program at Peabody. Benjamin...
OACS July Update
Jun. 30, 2017— VIEW The students in the 2017 Vanderbilt Internship Experience in Washington, D.C. (VIEW) cohort have begun week four of the summer portion of the program. Fifteen students are exploring careers in public service by participating in internships, building relationships with their alumni mentors, attending networking and social events, and serving in the local community....
Congratulations Linda Welch!
Jun. 29, 2017—Congratulations to Linda Welch, Director of the Office of Conferences! Linda was awarded the Mark Manasco Community Service Award at the annual Nashville Pride Awards on June 22, 2017. The Mark Manasco Community Service Award, given to a member of the LGBTQ community who demonstrates Manasco’s devotion to community service and GLBT organizations. Linda is instrumental in celebrating...